To be eligible for the Virginia Special Milk Program, you must be a resident of the state of Virginia and meet all of the following:
Each child's family must apply annually for free milk eligibility.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
---|---|
1 | $27,861 |
2 | $37,814 |
3 | $47,767 |
4 | $57,720 |
5 | $67,673 |
6 | $77,626 |
7 | $87,579 |
8 | $97,532 |
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child's school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it participates in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information, select your state in the drop down in the "Who to contact section" of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service website.
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program on the Virginia Department of Education website.
For more information regarding Special Milk Program (SMP), please visit the Child Nutrition Programs page.
If you have questions regarding the SMP, please call the Virginia
Department of Education toll-free at:
1-800-292-3820
You can also contact your local school district to learn more about Virginia SMP.